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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania #475 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania sits in the 51.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earn about $1,501 less than similar students at comparable institutions. Azimuth ranks East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania #286 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's composite standing reflects a balance of accessible admissions, meaningful earnings gains relative to peer institutions, and strong upward mobility for graduates entering Pennsylvania's workforce and beyond. The university's mobility ranking anchors its value proposition — pairing broad access with outcomes that consistently place graduates ahead of where similar students land at comparable institutions.
East Stroudsburg University's published cost of attendance is $27,917. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,365, middle-income families pay around $17,382, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,892. Azimuth ranks East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania #637 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. East Stroudsburg University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. The net-price structure reflects a public institution's tuition model, where aid availability and family income substantially shape what families actually pay relative to the published sticker price. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,218, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,252; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,971, median federal debt of $24,218 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a solid fit for students in PA and the surrounding region who want an affordable public university experience with a clear path to stable employment, particularly those drawn to Business and related applied fields. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $56,971, placing East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in the 31.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and earn about $1,501 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the university in the 51.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 41.5% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 39.5% are first-generation — and the aid structure, combined with a public-university net price, keeps costs within reach for families who need to borrow. Median student debt at graduation is $24,218, a figure that reflects the school's accessible pricing relative to many peer institutions. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program mix is concentrated in Business and applied professional fields, so students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes, while those seeking highly specialized research or STEM-intensive programs may find a better match elsewhere. Admission is broadly accessible, which means the application process itself is not a significant barrier for most qualified students.
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Azimuth ranks East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania #475 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in East Stroudsburg, PA, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania enrolls roughly 4,814 undergraduates. Retention stands at 72.1% and the six-year graduation rate is 43.1%, figures that reflect a student body that largely completes what it starts. The composite is anchored by mobility and access. 41.5% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 39.5% are first-generation college students, signaling that East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania draws heavily from families for whom college access is not a given. Azimuth ranks East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania #790 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median $56,971 four years after enrollment, and earn about $1,501 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in the 51.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The dominant program concentration in Business shapes much of the institution's earnings profile. Access and affordability sit at the center of what East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania offers. The university's broad-access admissions posture — with an acceptance rate of 92.0% — keeps enrollment open to a wide range of students, and the institution sits in the 55.3 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mobility ranks in the 80.6 percentile, reflecting the university's role in converting broad enrollment into measurable economic progress for students who might not otherwise have a clear path to a four-year degree.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
East Stroudsburg University's published cost of attendance is $27,917. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,365, middle-income families pay around $17,382, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,892.
Azimuth ranks East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania #637 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
East Stroudsburg University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. The net-price structure reflects a public institution's tuition model, where aid availability and family income substantially shape what families actually pay relative to the published sticker price.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,218, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,252; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,971, median federal debt of $24,218 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University Of Central Arkansas Similar quality tier (#15365 ranked) | AR | 89% | $45,938 | #15365 | Compare |
University Of Nebraska At Kearney Similar quality tier (#15336 ranked) | NE | 89% | $50,105 | #15336 | Compare |
Suny College Of Technology At Delhi Similar quality tier in Northeast (#15332 ranked) | NY | 89% | $51,629 | #15332 | Compare |
Grambling State University Similar quality tier (#15331 ranked) | LA | 45% | $41,109 | #15331 | Compare |
University Of New Hampshire-Main Campus Similar quality tier in Northeast (#15373 ranked) | NH | 88% | $66,479 | #15373 | Compare |
Graduates of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn median 4-year earnings of $56,971, placing East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in the 31.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,501 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in the 51.5 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania #790 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's dominant program family is Business, which shapes the overall earnings profile and reflects a mix of applied professional fields that lead graduates into stable regional labor markets.
The program lineup spans applied and professional disciplines. Nursing represents the highest aggregate return program at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, combining cohort scale with competitive median earnings four years after enrollment.
Among the top programs by graduate volume, Kinesiology program graduates 86 students and delivers median 4-year earnings of $55,237, with Azimuth ranking the program #129 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/). The Business Administration program graduates 84 students with median 4-year earnings of $58,287, and Azimuth ranks the program #291 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Criminal Justice and Psychology, General round out the higher-earning end of the program mix, with Azimuth ranking them #150 and #270, respectively, for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The program mix reflects East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's orientation toward career-ready fields in PA's regional economy.
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
16 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General
21 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
54 graduates
Chemistry
7 graduates
Biology, General
57 graduates
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's program mix is anchored in Business, with additional concentration in education, health, and social sciences — a portfolio typical of regional public universities serving students who plan to enter stable, community-oriented careers in Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. Across 37 programs serving roughly 1,038 students annually, the university offers a range of applied and professional pathways, with 20 programs meeting Azimuth's ranking threshold.
The strongest financial outcomes at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are concentrated in a handful of programs. Nursing leads for early-career pay, with graduates earning median earnings of $97,321 four years after enrollment; Azimuth ranks the program #127 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Biology, General follows, with graduates earning median earnings of $63,320 and Azimuth ranking the program #155 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Special Education and Teaching rounds out the top-earning tier, with median earnings of $60,391 and an Azimuth rank of #8 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The most popular programs by graduate volume reflect the university's applied-professional identity. Kinesiology is the largest program, graduating 86 students with median earnings of $55,237 four years after enrollment.
Business Administration and Criminal Justice follow in scale, with graduates earning median earnings of $58,287 and $57,494 respectively. Many of these high-enrollment fields — including education and health-related programs — are local-labor pathways where graduates enter regional workforces in teaching, healthcare, and social services; the [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with Pennsylvania's labor-market demand.
